Labor and the railroad industry before World War II -- The Great Depression, deportations, and recovery -- We will need the Mexicans back -- Railroad track workers needed; where are the domestic laborers? -- Bracero railroaders, "soldiers of democracy" -- Contractual promises to keep -- The perils of being a bracero -- The deception further exposed -- Split families: repercussions at home and away -- Victory and going home -- Forgotten railroad soldiers -- Epilogue.
Child and older woman standing in open area with buildings in the background
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On reverse: Gloria Valadez and Grandmother, Lorena Ortiz Marin, in Truckee [California]
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. Permission to use must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives.
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On reverse: Joe Marin & workmen around Truckee [California]
Joe Marin and workmen shoveling snow outside snowshead in Truckee, California
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